CraigH Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 OK I need to vent. I just found my cat eating my clown. I think she got onto the tank and swiped her out. Her paw was wet if anyone wants to know. I can't put up with this. The cat has to go. I think she got my other clown too. I had a pair now I'm down to one fish. I'm so mad I could puke. They used to hang out around the overflow box when the lights go out and I think that is where she got them. (censored) !!!!!!!! The cat is going to the SPCA this weekend. Well on the plus side I guess this is a good reason to go to the LFS this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenmere Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I take it that you don't have a canopy on this tank? We have two furrballs that ignore the fish. Even if we point them out to them. If it doesn't have feathers, they aren't interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 get some eggcrate and make a wall to keep them out. The air will still pass thru but not the cats. I may have to do this soon also as I found Austin (our cat) on top of the tank one morning. No deaths yet ( knocking on wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 I was just a bit upset last night. Keith I do have a canopy but it is open in the back. I think I will take your advice Mike and seal off the back of it with some eggcrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 You know what would work even better to seal the back up is the gutter gaurd stuff at Home Depot. Its really cheap and it lets the air move and keeps the fish in and cats out. It would be a lot easier to attach to the canopy then the egg crating. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Dang! I'm sorry about your curious kitties! That's why they're considered one of the number one killers in the animal kingdom. They kill indiscriminately. Bugs, fish, rodents... heck, I think if I died my cats would probably partake of me as well. hungry Love 'em all the same! We've been lucky so far. The 240 is in-wall so they can't get to the fish. But my 20 is open top. So I may be cussing a cat in the future myself! They are far more interested in the 240 though. More action in that tank. Good luck figuring out some way to keep the cats away! Squirt guns, loud noises (change in a pop or beer can), double sided sticky tape. You might look into some of the sprays to repel the cats, but I don't know how that would do with the reef. Could be chancy. Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Dude, you need a gunny sack and some rocks, and a deep lake to throw............not really, that totally sucks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2reef-n Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 CAT. The other white meat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenmere Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Bob! I'm shocked and appalled.....sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Dude' date=' you need a gunny sack and some rocks, and a deep lake to throw............not really, that totally sucks man![/quote'] LOL......Thanks guys. You know for what I paid for my clowns it probably works out to be around 300 bucks a pound. Nice dinner for ChowMein(my cat). I named her that because it drives my kids nuts when I say we're having chowmein for dinner tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 That is a great name for a cat! I've always enjoyed the more creative names for pets. Next time serve clown fish in a nice zoa sauce! Wow! I can't believe I said that, being a cat lover and all. Bob! You're rubbing off on me! :eek: Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I used to have a cat named "Football" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitterbait Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I would fry it instead of bake or broil. Cat is kinda stringey so you need to cook it right. I hate cats but that is because I am allergic to them. Heaven help the poor kitty that i ever catch eating any of my fish. You will need to cover the entire top of the tank with eggcrate. if the cat falls in trying to get them it may cause a lot more damage. I am all for taking the cat to the pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DChemist Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I would fry it instead of bake or broil. Cat is kinda stringey so you need to cook it right. Cat is much less stringy if you tenderize it first with a wooden mallet or an automobile.sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DChemist Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I can't belive I just said that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Where's PETA when you need them. torch Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 PETA(People Eating Tasty Animals) Why would they have a problem? BTW the cat is fine...she get's around pretty good with just her hind legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I used to have a cat named "Football" I like the name PUNT! or DROPKICK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Hey bob, my wife has a couple cats (note, they are hers...) think you could help me out? I call them the "lets keep him up all night" beasts. I wish they would swipe a fish from my tank, then I would have a reason to take the cats on a canoe ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 You've got to kick the fieldgoal man 3 points each!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 CAT. The other white meat! The cause of SARS!!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 LOL......Thanks guys. You know for what I paid for my clowns it probably works out to be around 300 bucks a pound. Nice dinner for ChowMein(my cat). I named her that because it drives my kids nuts when I say we're having chowmein for dinner tonight. That is SH!T is funny, I am laughing out loud at work and people are looking at me, like I am crazy. rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I put my cats in front of the tank and they do not even look twice at them, they could care less, guess I am lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 I have some claw marks on my stand from when Chowmein was a kitten. She has been eyeballing the tank since then. If the eggcrate doesn't work I'm putting up razor wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 IIf the eggcrate doesn't work I'm putting up razor wire. Prison aquascaping! I can see the potential with that. You may start a new craze! rofl Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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